Pretty good environment. Although management at Hatch in Dallas is really bad about over thinking and micro managing. At first I thought they were kind and pretty cool. I later found out that they were a bit... well... should I say, a bit sneaky and border - line slimy.

Lack of training for support staff. company focused on very large market results - do not get involved if in smaller market. Changes direction, focus regularly, which changes pay structure, products and book of business without warning.

KENS 5 is a great place to work if you like to be micromanaged. The GM acts as the news director, sales director and marketing director. All of the managers are only there to further their career then move up or out. When an employee leaves, they usually don’t fill that position and you’ll be expected to take on the extra workload without getting compensated for it.

Cons far outweigh the pros at this company. Leadership is often indecisive and/or decisions flip-flop from day to day. The pay is not enough to live on and promotions and/or raises are essentially non existent. The turn-over is incredibly high and is understandable by the way they treat their employees.

But sometimes we get free lunches, get free flu-shots, discounts to lots of sponsored local events, and flexible hours.

Pros

lunches, discounts, friendly coworkers

Cons

no promotions, no raises, overtime is used as an option to make more money

The job doesn't offer room for growth in any way. You will make well under what most employers pay and they will sell it as a fun place to work but you're hardly allowed to have any fun or enjoy anything, even if your work is getting done. Managers good a lot of meetings but nothing ever changes. The communication is terrible and the turnover is high.

Structure and training is needed in the accounting department. Supervisor was not very helpful or hands on. The entire AURA in the finance department was depressing and I have never worked for a company where co workers don't socialize or unable to socialize with one another. There are nice people in the company but the entire finance department need restructuring.

The everyday work day is constantly met with challenges and amazing people. Our team was hand-picked to create a harmonious environment. I know that sounds like a promotional ad, but after retiring from active duty, working in government contract work and other civilian opportunities, I have never enjoyed the team I work with as much as I do here. There is no internal conflict on our teams and our personalities were definitely considered when building this team. We work hard and produce instant results and publish a number of web products for our stations. Amazing support and customers.

On the surface, TEGNA seems to be an ideal and fun place to work. It seems to offer large growth potential and opportunities to climb within the news industry. Once you’re in, however, you will realize very quickly that this place is a game of serious office politics. You’re either in it, or you are disliked, ignored and forgotten. The individual(s) who put forth the most effort and show willingness to grow and learn will be made to work even harder with no extra pay, while those who show minimal interest or care will be promoted and prosper. You will never receive a raise in pay even if you are handling duties well outside your job description. It is genuinely one of the most demoralizing things to see / live. The company repeatedly and knowingly elects people into positions because of who they are and not what they are or what they can bring to the table. If you are hired for a certain position, do not expect to move roles as TEGNA does not believe in hiring from within. Management is very poorly chosen for certain individuals, and again, not chosen to see you prosper, but to micromanage you. During my quarterly review, I was asked to “show where I had grown in the company”. I blankly stared at that statement for 20 minutes and couldn’t think of a single thing to write as I felt complete stagnancy and zero growth or improvement in the year and a half I had been with the company. Another thing that really bothered me is the intolerance shared by people who don’t share your same view politically. News and politics should never be mixed at work- but this place shoves its viewsmore... in your face. If you have a different opinion than what they think you should believe, you should stay quiet or you will be disliked and ostracized even more.less

It's hard not to love KVUE. It's one the best newsrooms to work in with incredibly bright and talented journalists. However, like most medium markets, there comes a time when you realize you've outgrown the place. It's a shame because Austin is a great town, but it's also really expensive. And unfortunately, the low pay will eventually make you want to pack your bags up for the next gig. Managers should also remember to provide positive feedback as much as the negative.

This company did not allow women to have ideas and when you came forward with ideas, it was taken on by the men in the company as their own. Also it was very much about who you were friends with, perfect example is that it was discovered that a male temp was paid a dollar more as their female counterpart for doing the same job.

Pros

free lunches, working from home, flexible with appointments or sick days

great company to work for, depending on the department/team. promotion potential is bottleneck at a certain level. job security is currently low, due to restructuring, mainly for individuals outside of corporate.

Trying to be a digital company in a television world doesn't really work! Really low pay, terrible management and lack of care for employees with lots of experience. Offered buy out to employees 55 and older with 15 years tenure, the smart ones took it.